mlb Game Recap
Houston Astros vs Philadelphia Phillies Recap - Astros Over Phillies 3-2
Houston moneyline bettors cashed on Thursday courtesy of a 3-2 win against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
The Astros were a -150 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 7.5.
Justin Verlander earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 4, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Jeremy Pena in the win.
Philadelphia's starting pitcher David Robertson worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Alec Bohm in a losing cause.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-6 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Ryan Pressly who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.